As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Chemical Process Engineer in Dover, DE is $98,566, equivalent to $47 per hour, $1,896 weekly, or $8,214 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Chemical Process Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Chemical Process Engineer in Dover, DE vary widely, spanning from $85,326 to $115,054. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($91,636) and 75th percentile ($107,196), while top earners (90th percentile) make $115,054 per year. This $15,560 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Design Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Dover Chemical Process Engineer often earn 2.5% higher than national averages. However, Dover currently ranks 248 statewide for Chemical Process Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Chemical Process Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $85,326 Dover, DE February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $91,636 Dover, DE February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $98,566 Dover, DE February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $107,196 Dover, DE February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Chemical Process Engineer Salary $115,054 Dover, DE February 01, 2026
25% $91,636 10% $85,326 90% $115,054 75% $107,196 $98,566 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Chemical Process Engineer ?

In the field of engineering, a chemical engineer is a professional, who is equipped with the knowledge of chemical engineering, works principally in the chemical industry to convert basic raw materials into a variety of products, and deals with the design and operation of plants and equipment. In general, a chemical engineer is one who applies and uses principles of chemical engineering in any of its various practical applications; these often include 1) design, manufacture, and operation of plants and machinery in industrial chemical and related processes ("chemical process engineers"); 2) d...

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  1. This Job:

    Chemical Process Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Chemical Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chemical Process Engineer in Dover, DE. The base salary for Chemical Process Engineer ranges from $91,636 to $107,196 with the average base salary of $98,566. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $97,447 to $119,586 with the average total cash compensation of $107,921.

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About Dover, Delaware    Dover (/ˈdoʊvər/) is the capital and second-largest city in the U.S. state of Delaware. It is also the county seat of Kent County, and the principal c....More

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